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Kanye West delivered a spectacle worthy of his larger-than-life mythology during his long-awaited return to Mexico City, transforming the historic Monumental Plaza de Toros La México into a cinematic altar of sound, spectacle, and family legacy.
Performing in the city for the first time since his 2008 Glow in the Dark Tour, the Grammy award-winning artist played to more than 41,000 fans across a completely sold-out night that felt equal parts concert and ritual.
The performance leaned heavily on Yeezy’s catalog of generational anthems, including “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” “N****s in Paris,” “Mercy,” “Blood on the Leaves,” “On Sight,” “Black Skinhead,” “Power,” “Bound 2,” and “STARS.”
The energy inside La México rarely dipped as the audience roared through nearly every track, with many younger attendees experiencing his live performance for the first time — a testament to the enduring cross-generational reach of his music.
Still, the night’s most emotional and talked-about moment arrived when Kanye welcomed his eldest daughter, North West, to the stage for a heartfelt performance of “Only One.” North, sporting long blue hair and undeniable stage confidence, remained onstage for several additional songs, including fan favorites “Talking” and “Bomb.”
She also used the moment to officially step into her own spotlight, debuting her solo track “Piercing On My Hand.” The playful yet self-aware record references her recent dermal finger piercings and continues to build her budding reputation as a Gen-Alpha fashion and music disruptor. “Shopping in Japan, that’s where I always stand / Went to school two days, then I got banned,” North rapped, leaning into her unconventional upbringing and growing pop-culture footprint.
Demand for Ye’s Mexico City return proved massive, with tickets for the two-night run selling out almost instantly after going on sale in November. The overwhelming response reinforced Ye’s global influence, even as his career continues to move through unpredictable and controversial phases.
For one night inside La México, however, the focus remained squarely on spectacle, legacy, and the passing of creative energy from one generation to the next — with Kanye West standing at the center of it all.
